1st Rifle Division (Soviet Union)
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Not to be confused with 1st Guards Rifle Division.
The 1st Rifle Division was an infantry division of the Soviet Union's Red Army, it is unclear when the division was first established. Some sources indicate 1918, others indicate 1924 or 1927. The division was formed from units already stationed in Moscow as the 1st Moscow Rifle Division. It became a motorized unit in 1940.
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1st Rifle Division | |
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Active | 1924 (or 1927) – 1940; 1942; 1943–1945 |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | Red Army |
Type | Infantry |
Engagements | World War II |
Decorations | ![]() |
Battle honours | Brest (4th formation) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Grigory Kulik |
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